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2026 Winter Olympics hockey quarterfinals predictions with Finland vs Switzerland

Welcome to Last Word On Hockey’s 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics men’s ice hockey Predictions. Each day, our writers here look at the games and give in-depth analysis.

Norway is a Winter Olympic giant. Why isn’t it better at ice hockey?

While Norway rules the 2026 medal table, its hockey teams are at home — a stark difference from its Nordic neighbors Sweden and Finland.

Why Slovakia may be an expected Group B winner in Olympic men’s hockey

As the quarterfinals take shape in Wednesday’s Olympic hockey competition. one of the biggest stories to date is the fact that Slovakia are Group B champions. By winning Group B, Slovakia does not have to compete in Tuesday’s qualification round.

How to Watch Finland vs Italy: Live Stream Men’s Hockey Winter Olympics, TV Channel

Finland and Italy face off in this Group B men's ice hockey matchup during the 2026 Winter Olympics on Saturday.
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Saros, Finland rebound against Sweden following loss in Olympic opener

Rasmus Dahlin scored a power-play goal and Gustavsson made 20 saves for Sweden (1-0-1-0), which lost a preliminary round game involving NHL players for the first time in eight outings, dating to a 3-0 loss to Slovakia in Turin 20 years ago. Sweden defeated Finland in the gold-medal game a week later.

Slovakia Stuns Finland, 4–1, in Opening Olympic Upset

Slovakia opened the 2026 Winter Olympics with a decisive 4–1 victory over defending champion Finland, powered by two goals from Juraj Slafkovský and a 38-save performance from Samuel Hlavaj.

Finland's Jenni Hiirikoski to miss rest of Olympic women's hockey tournament with upper-body injury

MILAN (AP) — Finland defender Jenni Hiirikoski’s fifth and potentially final Olympic Games are over due to an upper-body injury that will require surgery, the Finnish Ice Hockey Association announced on Saturday.

6 Canucks To Take Part In 2026 Winter Olympic Qualifier Round

Of seven members of the Vancouver Canucks organization, six will be taking part in the 2026 Winter Olympic qualifier round on February 17.

Finland women’s hockey team cancels practice after illness affects players day before Olympic opener

Finland’s national women’s hockey team canceled practice due to a stomach illness affecting at least four players, a team spokesman confirmed to The Associated Press.

Winter Olympics: Stomach flu derails Finland-Canada women’s hockey game

The Finland women's hockey team had its opening game of the Winter Olympics against Canada on Thursday postponed due to a stomach virus depleting the roster. The game was rescheduled for Feb. 12. https://t.co/rp2a3dnYH3 The virus began affecting the Finland squad on Tuesday night.

How to Watch Slovakia vs Finland: Live Stream Men’s Hockey Winter Olympics, TV Channel

Slovakia and Finland face off in this Group B men's ice hockey matchup during the 2026 Winter Olympics on Wednesday.